116

128

132

1
22
68
284
30
410

70
78
100
343
347
107
4
15
60
247
77
140
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This manual concerns the alternator which you have just purchased.
We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual.

SAFETY MEASURES a) During operation, do not allow anyone

Before using your machine for the first time, to stand in front of the air outlet guards,
it is important to read the whole of this in case anything is ejected from them.
installation and maintenance manual. b) Do not allow children younger than 14
to go near the air outlet guards.
All necessary operations and interventions
on this machine must be performed by a A set of self-adhesive stickers depicting the
qualified technician. various warning symbols is included with
this maintenance manual. They should be
Our technical support service will be pleased positioned as shown in the drawing below
to provide any additional information you once the machine has been fully installed.
may require.
The various operations described in this
manual are accompanied by recommenda- WARNING
tions or symbols to alert the user to potential The alternators must not be put into
risks of accidents. It is vital that you unders- service until the machines in which they
tand and take notice of the following warning are to be incorporated have been
symbols. declared compliant with EC Directives
plus any other directives that may be
WARNING applicable.
This manual is to be given to the end
Warning symbol for an operation capable user.
of damaging or destroying the machine The range of electric alternators and
or surrounding equipment. their derivatives, manufactured by us or
on our behalf, comply with the technical
requirements of the customs Union
directives (EAC).

Warning symbol for general danger to

personnel. © - We reserve the right to modify the
characteristics of this product at any time in
order to incorporate the latest technological
developments. The information contained
in this document may therefore be changed
without notice.
Warning symbol for electrical danger to
personnel. This document may not be reproduced in
any form without prior authorisation.
All brands and models have been registered
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and patents applied for.
We wish to draw your attention to the
following 2 safety measures which must be
complied with:

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CONTENTS
1 - RECEIPT.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 - Standards and safety measures..................................................................................4
1.2 - Inspection....................................................................................................................4
1.3 - Identification................................................................................................................4
1.4 - Storage.......................................................................................................................4
1.5 - Applications.................................................................................................................4
1.6 - Usage restrictions.......................................................................................................4
2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS..................................................................... 5
2.1 - Electrical characteristics..............................................................................................5
2.2 - Mechanical characteristics..........................................................................................5
2.3 - Options........................................................................................................................5
2.4 - Excitation system........................................................................................................5
3 - INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 6
3.1 - Assembly.....................................................................................................................6
3.2 - Checks prior to first use...............................................................................................6
3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams.....................................................................................7
3.4 - Internal coupling..........................................................................................................9
3.5 - Commissioning.........................................................................................................10
3.6 - Setting up..................................................................................................................10
4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 11
4.1 - Safety measures....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 - Routine maintenance................................................................................................ 11
4.3 - Air/air heat exchanger: LSA 49.1 IC6......................................................................... 11
4.4 - Air/water heat exchanger: LSA 49.1 IC8....................................................................12
4.5 - Bearings....................................................................................................................13
4.6 - Fault detection...........................................................................................................14
4.7 - Mechanical defects...................................................................................................14
4.8 - Electrical faults..........................................................................................................15
4.9 - Dismantling, reassembly...........................................................................................17
4.10 - Table of characteristics............................................................................................18
5 - SPARE PARTS.................................................................................................. 19
5.1 - First maintenance parts.............................................................................................19
5.2 - Technical support service..........................................................................................19
5.3 - Air/air heat exchanger exploded view: LSA 49.1 IC6 .................................................20
5.4 - Parts list....................................................................................................................21
5.5 - Air/water heat exchanger exploded view: LSA 49.1 IC8.............................................22
5.6 - Parts list....................................................................................................................23
Disposal and recycling instructions

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1 - RECEIPT 1.4 - Storage
1.1 - Standards and safety Prior to commissioning, machines should
measures be stored:
- away from humidity (< 90%); after a long
Our alternators comply with most
period of storage, check the machine
international standards. insulation. To prevent the bearings from
See the EC Declaration of Incorporation on becoming marked, do not store in an
the last page. environment with significant vibration.
1.2 - Inspection 1.5 - Application
On receipt of your alternator, check that it This alternator is mainly designed to
has not suffered any damage in transit. If produce electricity in the context of
there are obvious signs of knocks, contact applications involving the use of
the transporter (you may be able to claim generators.
on their insurance) and after a visual
check, turn the machine by hand to detect 1.6 - Usage restrictions
any malfunction.
Use of the machine is restricted to operating
1.3 - Identification conditions (environment, speed, voltage,
power, etc) compatible with the characteri-
The alternator is identified by means of a stics indicated on the nameplate.
nameplate fixed on the machine (see
drawing).
Make sure that the nameplate on the
machine conforms to your order.
So that you can identify your alternator
quickly and accurately, we suggest you fill in
its specifications on the nameplate below.

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2 - TECHNICAL • Electrical option
CHARACTERISTICS - R791 interference suppression
2.1 - Electrical characteristics
This alternator is a machine without
sliprings or revolving armature brushes,
wound as “2/3 pitch”, 6-wire, with class H
insulation and a field excitation system
available in AREP version (see diagram
and AVR manual).

• AREP three-phase 6-wire

MAIN FIELD STATOR: 6-wire (marking T1 to T6)
Auxiliary windings
T1 T2 T3
EXCITER
Varistor

Armature
5+ 6-
T4 T5 T6
Field

R450 Voltage reference

2.2 - Mechanical characteristics - Bearing detection sensors

- Steel frame For example: coupling space heaters and
- Steel end shields, cast iron pipe PT100 2/phase sensors (see diagram page
- Regreasable ball bearings 9).
- Mounting arrangement: two-bearing with
SAE flange and standard cylindrical shaft 2.4 - Excitation system
extension
The AREP excitation system is driven by the
- Degree of protection : IP 55
R450 regulator, or any other compatible
model, mounted on the outside of the
2.3 - Options machine (see corresponding regulator
- Stator temperature detection sensors instructions and the electrical diagrams
- PTC or PT100 (1 or 2 per phase) provided with the machine).
- Space heaters

Warning : the supply is still present when

the machine has stopped.

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3 - INSTALLATION 3.2 - Checks prior to first use
3.1 - Assembly • Electrical checks

All mechanical handling operations Under no circumstances should an

must be undertaken using approved alternator, new or otherwise, be operated
equipment. if the insulation is less than 1 megohm
Whilst being handled, the machine for the stator and 100,000 ohms for the
should remain horizontal. other windings.
There are 2 possible methods for restoring
• Handling
The generously-sized lifting rings are for the above minimum values.
handling the alternator alone. They must not a) Dry out the machine for 24 hours in a
be used to lift the genset. drying oven at a temperature of 110 °C
Choose a lifting system which respects the (without the regulator).
positioning of the rings. b) Blow hot air into the air intake, having
made sure that the machine is rotating with
• Double-bearing coupling the exciter field disconnected.
- Semi-flexible coupling Note : Prolonged standstill
Careful alignment of the machines is In order to avoid these problems, we
recommended, checking that the lack of recommend the use of space heaters, as
concentricity and parallelism of both parts well as turning over the machine from time
of the coupling do not exceed 0.1 mm. to time. Space heaters are only really
This alternator has been balanced with a effective if they are working continuously
1/2 key. while the machine is stopped.
• Location
The machine must only be used in the WARNING
environmental conditions which are defined Ensure that the alternator has the degree
when ordering. of protection matching the defined
environmental conditions.

• Mechanical checks
Before starting the machine for the first time,
check that:
LSA IC6 only: - all fixing screws are tight,
Warning : the ambient temperature can- - the length of screw and the tightening
not exceed 50°C. torque are correct,
Fresh air, free from damp and dust, must be
- the cooling air is drawn in freely,
able to circulate freely around the air intake
grilles on the opposite side from the coupl- - the protective grilles and housing are cor-
ing. It is essential to prevent not only the re- rectly in place,
cycling of hot air from the machine or engine, - the standard direction of rotation is clock-
but also exhaust fumes. wise as seen from the shaft end (phase
rotation in order 1 - 2 - 3).
For anti-clockwise rotation, swap 2 and 3.
- the winding connection corresponds to the
site operating voltage (see section 3.3).

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3.3 - Terminal connection diagrams

MAIN FIELD Aux. windings

EXCITER

Armature

Exciter field Rotating rectifiers

Yellow
Green

Black
Red

STATOR
blue
4 or 6 terminals according to order
white

NC : Not connected

TERMINALS CONNEXION

STANDARD OPTION
4 TERMINALS 6 TERMINALS
DE
N
E
U
T
N R
E A
U L
T
R
A
L

NDE

7
8
THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR
Utilization AREP
• A.V.R. connection

CCW CW
Electric Power Generation

See from DE

or
or
to
to

I. Max. in all wires: 10A

TI04 - CT // OPTIONAL
TI // optional
Installation and maintenance

CT connexion for clockwise direction of

rotation
For anticlockwise, transpose secondary or
outputs leaflet
Optional:
Low Voltage Alternators - 4 pole
LSA 49.1 IC6 / LSA 49.1 IC8

Ref. 4531 Remote voltage adjustment

Desenergizing
(remove ST4)
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3.4 - Internal coupling In no case should the internal
• Standard terminal connection: 6-wire connections in the terminal box be
subjected to stresses due to cables
connected by the user.

Any intervention on the alternator

terminals during reconnection or checks
should be performed withthe machine
stopped.
Connection code Drawing N°: LSA491.9.062

D 3PH
L1(U)

T1

T4
T5

T6
T2
T3
L3(W) L2(V)

Voltage / Detection

Winding 50 Hz 60 Hz

6S 380 - 415 440 - 480

AVR terminal: 0. 380V

N L1 L2 L3 REGULATOR

Protection connections

STATOR TERMINAL BOX

STATOR PT 100 STATOR PT 100 STATOR

Anti condensation (Alarm) (Reserve)
heater
PH1 PH2 PH3 PH1 PH2 PH3
white

white

white

white

white
white

red
R1
R2

red

red

red

red

red

red

red

red

red

red

red
103

104

104

105

106

106

107

108

108

109

110

110

112

112

113

114

114
111
101
102

103
104
104

105
106
106

107
108
108

109
110
110

112
112

113
114
114
111

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• Connection checks 3.5 - Commissioning

Electrical installations must comply with

the current legislation in force in the The machine can only be started up and
country of use. used if the installation is in accordance
Check that: with the regulations and instructions
- The residual circuit-breaker conforms to defined in this manual.
legislation on protection of personnel, in
force in the country of use, and has been The machine is tested and set up at the
correctly installed on the alternator power factory. When first used with no load, make
output as close as possible to the alternator. sure that the drive speed is correct and
(In this case, disconnect the wire of the stable (see the nameplate). With the
interference suppression module linking regreasable bearing option, we recommend
the greasing the bearings at the time of
neutral). commissioning (see section 4.5).
- Any protection devices in place have not On application of the load, the machine
been tripped. should achieve its rated speed and voltage;
- If there is an external AVR, the connections
between the alternator and the cabinet are however, in the event of abnormal operation,
made in accordance with the connection the machine setting can be altered (follow
diagram. the adjustment procedure in section 3.6). If
- There is no short-circuit phase-phase or the machine still operates incorrectly, the
phase-neutral between the alternator cause of the malfunction must be located
output terminals and the generator set (see section 4.8).
control cabinet (part of the circuit not
protected by circuitbreakers or relays in the
cabinet). 3.6 - Setting up
- The machine should be connected with the
busbar separating the terminals as shown
in the terminal connection diagram.

The various adjustments during tests

- The alternator earth terminal inside the must be made by a qualified engineer.
terminal box is connected to the electrical
earth circuit Ensure that the drive speed specified on
- The earth terminal is connected to the the nameplate is reached before
frame. commencing adjustment.
The connections inside the terminal box After operational testing, replace all
must never be subjected to stress due to access panels or covers.
cables connected by the user. The AVR is used to make any adjustments
to the machine.

Diameter M6 M8 M10 M12

Torque 4 Nm 10 Nm 20 Nm 35 Nm
Tolerance ± 15%

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4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE generally ensured by a ventilator locked
4.1 - Safety measures onto the machine axle and situated on the
Servicing or troubleshooting must be front bearing side. In particular cases
carried out strictly in accordance with (variable speed ...) the air circulation is
ensured by a motoventilator mounted on
instructions so as to avoid the risk of
the exchanger casing.
accidents and to maintain the machine in
its original state. • Secondary circuit (cold air)
Ambiant air is usually used for cooling. The
circulation through tubes is ensured ; either
by a turbine mounted overhanging the back
of the machine on a bearing extension or by
a moto-ventilation mounted on the
All such operations performed on the exchanger. In order to prevent excessive
alternator should be undertaken by overheating caused by the tubes clogging
personnel trained in the commissioning, up, it is adviseable that the stator coil be
servicing and maintenance of electrical monitored with thermal detection probes
and mechanical components, who must (PTC or PT100).
wear personal protective equipment
• Performances
appropriate for mechanical and electrical
We guarantie that the performance of the
hazards.
exchanger complies with the definitions
Before any intervention on the machine, agreed upon. (ambiant temperature, power
ensure that it cannot be started by a manual to be evacuated, environmental conditions,
or automatic system and that you have loss of charge etc.).
understood the operating principles of the
• Manufacture of the exchanger
system.
The exchanger casing is made from steel
sheets. The network of tubes is generally
composed of aluminium alloy or steel
tubes. The ends of the tubes are fitted to
steel panels.
Warning : During and after running, the • Exchanger maintenance
alternator will reach temperatures hot If the coolant is used in a clean atmosphere
enough to cause injury, such as burns. it can run for several years with no
4.2 - Routine maintenance maintenance. If the atmosphere is polluted
(dust, sand, greasy vapours etc.) the tubes
• Checks after start-up must be cleaned regularly. Clogging of the
After approximately 20 hours of operation, tubes becomes noticeable when the thermal
check that all fixing screws on the machine exchange performances are reduced and
are still tight, plus the general state of the the air in the primary circuit overheats
machine and the various electrical causing the machine to also overheat ;
connections in the installation. therefore, machine overheating indicates
that the exchanger is probably dirty.
4.3 - Air/air heat exchanger:
LSA 49.1 IC6
• Primary circuit (hot air)
The air to be cooled flows through the
machine and through the exchanger in a
closed system. The air circulation is

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4.4 - Air/water heat exchanger: - a fin-tube block crimped mechanically onto
LSA 49.1 IC8 the tubes.
The tube bundle is roll-expanded in the end
• Description of the cooler plates.
losses (mechanical, ohmic...). The exchan- The water distribution in the tubes is
ger is located on the top of the machine. provided by two removable water boxes.
Normal operation : One water box is equipped with collars for
the air is pulsed by a fan fixed to the fitting the inlet and outlet water lines.
synchronous machine shaft. The air goes Neoprene seals provide watertightness
through the exchanger, rendering its between the water boxes and the end plates.
calories. • Maintenance of the water-cooler
AIR / WATER double tube exchanger: The frequency of cleaning operations
The double-tube technique keeps the depends essentially on the purity of the
cooling circuit from being affected by water used. We recommend a minimum of
possible water leakage. The double tube one inspection per year.
provides a high safety level. In case of Stop the machine.
leakage, the water goes from the inside of Cut off the power supply by isolating the inlet
and outlet lines, and drain the water.
the internal tube to the coaxial space
Disconnect the leak sensor (option with
between the two tubes. The water is drained double-tube cooler), and make sure that
axially to a leakage chamber where it may there are no leaks.
activate a sensor. Remove the water boxes on each side of the
An exchanger is comprised of a fin-tube machine.
block containing: Rinse and brush each water box.
- a steel frame, Note : do not use a hard wire brush as this
- a fin-tube block crimped mechanically to will remove the protective oxidation layer
the tubes. which has formed on the surfaces of the
The tube bundle is roll-expanded in the end water boxes.
plates (parts 3 and 4). Clean each tube with a metal scraper ; rinse
The water distribution in the tubes is in soft water.
provided by two removable water boxes Keep the leakage chamber dry (double-tube
(part 5). A water box is equipped with collars water-cooler only).
for fitting the inlet and outlet lines. Neoprene • Leak detection for a double-tube
seals ensure the watertightness between exchanger
the water boxes and the end plates. If a leak is detected, it is necessary to
1 - Single internal tube ascertain its origin immediately and repair it.
2 - External tube with Remove the two water boxes, apply a slight
internal grooving and positive pressure in the leakage chamber,
with external fins thus between the two tubes (only concerns
3 - Internal plate the double-tube coolers).
4 - External plate If a tube is damaged : plug it at BOTH ends.
5 - Outside wall of the Use a tapered plug.
pressure tank
The plug should preferably be made of salt-
6 - Flow of water or
water resistant aluminium bronze or of a
liquid leaks
synthetic material.
AIR / WATER single tube exchanger:
An exchanger is comprised of a fin-tube
block containing :
- a steel frame,

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• Servicing the water-cooler
Cooler removal:
The cooler unit is slid into the box caisson. It
is possible to remove the cooler from the
caisson without removing the water boxes.
The cooler is fastened to the caisson via a
series of screws on the water box. Mains
Remove the supply and return pipes.
Provide two supports to hold the cooler
when it comes out of its housing.
Remove the cooler using slings that can be
attached to the connecting flanges.
Cooler re-assembly: 4.5 - Bearings
Carry out the operations of the «Cooler The bearings are greasable. It is advisable
removal» chapter in the reverse order. Be to lubricate the machine during operation.
careful to push the cooler completely into its The lubrication characteristics are given in
housing before tightening the fastening the table below.
screws of the cooler to the caisson.
Bearings 6322/C3 6320/C3
• Cooler protection devices (depending Quantity of grease:
on option) 50 60
gr or cm3
Leak detection (float system): Lubrication interval:
4500 4500
A magnet float activate a switch located into hours
the float guiding rod. Lubrication intervals are given for grease
type: LITHIUM - standard - NLGI 3
Detector dry The factory lubrication is performed with
grease: ESSO UNIREX N3
Before using another grease, check for
Blue Guide rod compatibility with the original one. Monitor
the temperature rise in the bearings, which
Brown
should not exceed 60°C above the ambient
temperature. Should this value be exceeded,
Black
the machine must be stopped and checks
carried out.
Magnetique float
• Electrical servicing
Leak detection (electrode system): Cleaning product for the windings
The REDOX 69 system measures the
apparent resistance of the fluid whose WARNING
leakage is to be checked.
By apparent resistance is meant the Do not use : trichlorethylene, perchlo-
resistance between the electrodes of the rethylene, trichloroethane or any alkaline
system when they are immersed in their products.
receptacle. The current which circulates is Certain strictly defined pure volatile
used to activate a relay. degreasing agents can be used, such as:
Electrodes Electrodes dry - Normal petrol (without additives);
Contact inflammable,
submerged Relay not excited
- Toluene (slightly toxic); inflammable,
01-01 open closed
- Benzene (or benzine, toxic); inflammable,
F1-F1 closed open - Ciclohexare (non toxic); inflammable.

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Cleaning of the stator, rotor, exciter and The machine should be cleaned with a
diode bridge degreasing agent, applied using a brush.
The insulating components and the Check that the degreasing agent will not
impregnation system are not at risk of affect the paint. Compressed air should
damage from solvents (see the above list of used to remove any dust.
authorised products). After cleaning the alternator, it is essential to
Avoid letting the cleaning product run into check the winding insulation (see sections
the slots. Apply the product with a brush, 3.2 and 4.8).
sponging frequently to avoid accumulation
in the housing. Dry the winding with a dry 4.6 - Fault detection
cloth. Let any traces evaporate before rea- If, when commissioned, the alternator does
ssembling the machine. not work normally, the source of the
• Mechanical servicing malfunction must be identified. To do this,
check that :
WARNING - the protective devices are fitted correctly,
- the connections comply with diagrams in
Cleaning the machine using water or a the manuals supplied with the machine,
high-pressure washer is strictly prohi- - the speed of the unit is correct (see
bited. Any problems arising from such nameplate).
treatment are not covered by our Repeat the operations defined in section 3.
warranty.

4.7 - Mechanical defects

Fault Action
Excessive overheating of one or - If the bearing has turned blue or if the grease has turned
both bearings black, change the bearing
Bearing
(bearing temperature 80°C above - Bearing not fully locked (abnormal play in the bearing cage)
the ambient temperature) - End shields incorrectly aligned
- Air flow (inlet-outlet) partially clogged or hot air is being
Excessive overheating of recycled from the alternator or engine
Abnormal alternator frame (more than - Alternator operating at too high a voltage (>105% of Un on
temperature 40° C above the ambient load)
temperature) - Alternator overloaded
- Misalignment (coupling)
Too much vibration - Defective mounting or play in coupling
Vibrations - Rotor balancing fault (Engine - Alternator)
Excessive vibration and humming - Phase imbalance
noise coming from the machine - Stator short-circuit
- System short-circuit
- Misparalleling
Alternator damaged by a Possible consequences
Abnormal - Broken or damaged coupling
significant impact, followed by
noise humming and vibration - Broken or bent shaft end
- Shifting and short-circuit of main field
- Fan fractured or coming loose on shaft
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4.8 - Electrical faults
Fault Action Effect Check/Cause
The alternator builds up and
its voltage is still correct - Lack of residual magnetism
when the battery is removed
Connect a new
battery of 4 to 12 The alternator builds up but - Check the connection of the voltage
No voltage volts to terminals its voltage does not reach reference to the AVR
at no load on E- and E+, the rated value when the - Faulty diodes
start-up respecting the battery is removed - Armature short-circuit
polarity, for 2 to 3
The alternator builds up but -- Field
seconds Faulty AVR
windings open circuit (check winding)
its voltage disappears when - Revolving field coil open circuit (check the
the battery is removed resistance)
Check the AVR connections (AVR may be
faulty)
- Field windings short-circuited
Correct speed - Rotating diodes burnt out
Voltage too Check the drive - Revolving field coil short-circuited (check the
low speed resistance)
Increase the drive speed (do not touch the AVR
Speed too low voltage pot. (P2) before running at the correct
speed)
Adjust AVR
Voltage too - Faulty AVR
voltage Adjustment ineffective
high - 1 faulty diode
potentiometer
- Check the speed : possibility of cyclic
irregularity
Adjust AVR
Voltage If no effect: try normal or fast - Loose connections
stability
oscillations stability modes (ST2) - Faulty AVR
potentiometer - Speed too low when on load (or LAM set too
high)
Voltage between E+ and E- - Check the speed (or LAM set too high)
Voltage Run at no load AREP / PMG < 10V
correct and check the
at no load voltage between - Faulty rotating diodes
and too low E+ and E- on the Voltage between E+ and E- - Short-circuit in the revolving field coil (check
when on load AVR AREP / PMG > 15V the resistance)
- Faulty exciter armature (check the resistance)
Check the AVR,
the surge - Exciter winding open circuit
Voltage suppressor, the The voltage does not return - Faulty exciter armature
disappears rotating diodes, to the rated value - Faulty AVR
during and replace any - Revolving field coil open circuit or short-
operation defective circuited
components

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• Checking the winding Assembly A: Connect a 12 V battery in
series with a rheostat of approximately
You can check the winding insulation by
50 ohms - 300 W and a diode on both exciter
performing a high voltage test. In this case,
field wires (5+) and (6-).
you must disconnect all AVR wires.
ASSEMBLY A
6 - Field 5+
WARNING
1A diode Rh. 50 -300W
Damage caused to the AVR in such
conditions is not covered by our
warranty. -
+

• Checking the diode bridge

12V battery
A diode in good working order should allow
the current to flow only in the anode-to- Assembly B: Connect a “Variac” variable
cathode direction. power supply and a diode bridge on both
A C exciter field wires (5+) and (6-).
Cathode
Anode Both these systems should have
C C C
+ - characteristics which are compatible with
the field excitation power of the machine
(see the nameplate).
A A A A C 3) Run the unit at its rated speed.
+
~ ~ ~
+ 4) Gradually increase the exciter field
current by adjusting the rheostat or the
- - + - variac and measure the output voltages on
~ ~ ~ L1 - L2 - L3, checking the excitation voltage
C C C
and current at no load (see the machine
A C nameplate or ask for the factory test report).
A A A
When the output voltage is at its rated value
and balanced within 1% for the rated
excitation level, the machine is in good
• Checking the windings and rotating working order. The fault therefore comes
diodes using separate excitation from the AVR or its associated wiring (ie.
sensing, auxiliary windings).

ASSEMBLY B
6 - Field 5+

During this procedure, make sure that 40

50 60 +
the alternator is disconnected from any
30

70

1A diode
external load and inspect the terminal
20

80
10

box to check that the connections are

90

0 100

fully tightened. - DC
Variac AC 12V
1) Stop the unit, disconnect and isolate the 220V
AVR wires.
2) There are two ways of creating an
assembly with separate excitation.

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4.9 - Dismantling, reassembly • Access to connections and the
regulation system
WARNING Access is directly after removing the terminal
box cover (132).
During the warranty period, this
operation should only be carried out in • Replacing the NDE bearing
an approved workshop or in our factory, - Remove the terminal box cover (132).
otherwise the warranty may be - Unplug (+ et -) exciter field.
invalidated. - If bearing probe, unplug at the terminal,
Whilst being handled, the machine break the network circlips up to the bearing.
should remain horizontal.
On LSA 49.1 IC6:
• Tools required - Dismantle the air intake grille (51).
- Dismantle the secondary circuit turbine
To fully dismantle the machine, we
(118).
recommend using the tools listed below:
- Dismantle the air ventilation casing (117).
- 1 ratchet spanner + extension
- Remove the NDE «O» ring (249).
- 1 torque wrench
- 1 set of flat spanners : 9 mm, 10 mm, 18 mm On LSA 49.1 IC8:
- 1 socket set : 10, 13, 17, 18, 19, 24 mm, - Remove sealing cap (53).
- 1 puller (U35) / (U32/350) - Remove the inner bearing retainer screws
- 1 hexagonal wrench 6 mm - 10 mm (78).
- Remove the NDE flange (82).
• Screw tightening torque - Take out the antifriction bearing (70) using
a puller with a central screw (see drawing
IDENTIFICATION screw Ø Torque N.m below).
Exciter screw M6 8.3
Diode / Star bridge M6 10
Diode nut M6 3
DE shield / frame screw M12 70
NDE shield / frame screw M12 70
Bush / casing M12 70
Earth screw M12 35
Grille screws M6 4
Cover screws M6 5
- Change the «O» ring seal (349).
Stator connection nut M12 35 - Fit the new antifriction bearing after heating
it by induction to approximately 80 °C.
• Access to diodes
- Remove the diodes access door (140). WARNING
- Disconnect the diodes. Replace the dismantled bearing with a
- Check the diodes using an ohmmeter or a new one.
battery lamp.
If the diodes are faulty: • Replacing the DE bearing
- Remove the surge suppressor (347). - If bearing probe, unplug at the terminal,
- Remove the «H» nuts for mounting the break the network clips up to the bearing.
diode assembly on the support. - Remove the DE «O» ring (247).
- Change the crescents, respecting the - Remove the inner bearing retainer screws
polarity. (68).

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- Remove the DE flange (410). 4.10 - Table of characteristics
- Take out the circlips (284). Table of average values:
- Take out the antifriction bearing (60) using Alternator - 4 poles - 50 Hz - Standard
a puller with a central screw. winding No. 6S (6-wire) (400V for the
- Fit the new antifriction bearing after heating excitation values).
it by induction to approximately 80 °C.
The voltage and current values are given for
WARNING no-load operation and operation at rated
load with separate field excitation.
Replace the dismantled bearing with a All values are given at ± 10% and may be
new one. changed without prior notification (for exact
• Dismantling the assembly values, consult the test report).
- Take out the NDE bracket (36) following the • Resistances of main windings
instructions in section above. at 20°C (Ω)
- Take out the DE bracket (30) following the
instructions in section above. Average values for 6S winding (6-wire)
- Remove the diodes access doors (140). Exciter Exciter
- Remove the grease nipple tubes (77). Type Stator L/N Rotor
field armature
- Dismantle the air tube casing (116) on LSA L6 0.0029 0.38 12 0.08
49.1 IC6 or exchanger (11h + 11s LSA 49.1
IC8). L9 0.0021 0.43 12 0.08
- Remove the DE bracket (30).
- Support the DE rotor (4) with a strap or with • Field excitation current i exc (A)
a support.
- Using a mallet gently hit the end of the shaft Type No load At rated load
on the DE opposite side. L6 0.5 2.2
- Move the strap as the rotor moves in order L9 0.9 2.2
to distribute the weight over it.
• Reassembling the assembly For 60 Hz machines, the “i exc” values are
- Place the «O» ring seal (349) and the approximately 5 to 10 % lower.
preloading (wavy) washer (79) in the NDE
bracket (36).
- Mount and fix the flange (82) on the NDE
bracket (36).
- Mount the rotor (4) in the stator (1).
- Mount and fix the DE bracket (30).
- Refit the air tube casing (116).
- Refit the front and rear grease nipple tubes
(77) in the inner bearing retainers.
- Refit the diodes access doors (140).
- Refit and fix the DE flange (410).
- Fix the inner bearing retainer (68).
- Refit the DE «O» ring (247).
- Refit the NDE «O» ring (249).
- Refit the air ventilation casing (117).
- Refit the secondary circuit turbine (118).
- Refit the air intake grille (51).
- Reconnect the exciter field and close the
terminal box cover.

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5 - SPARE PARTS In the event of failure to comply with this
advice, the manufacturer cannot be held
5.1 - First maintenance parts responsible for any damage.
Emergency repair kits are available as an
option.
They contain the following items :
Emergency kit AREP ALT 491 KS 001
AVR R450 - After operational testing, it is essential to
Diode bridge assembly -
replace all access panels or covers.
Surge suppressor -
Single-bearing kit ALT 491 KB 002
Non drive end bearing -
«O» ring -
Preloading (wavy) washer -
Double-bearing kit ALT 491 KB 001
Non drive end bearing -
Drive end bearing -
«O» ring -
Preloading (wavy) washer -

5.2 - Technical support service

Our technical support service will be
pleased to provide any additional
information you may require.

For all spare parts orders or technical

support requests, send your request to
[email protected] or your
nearest contact, whom you will find at
www.lrsm.co/support indicating the comp-
lete type of machine, its number and the
information indicated on the nameplate.

Part numbers should be identified from the

exploded views and their description from
the parts list.

To ensure that our products operate correctly

and safely, we recommend the use of
original manufacturer spare parts.

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5.3 - Air/air heat exchanger exploded view: LSA 49.1 IC6

51
117
118
77
140
28
36
90
82

249
79
18

349
120
172

70
78
100
343
347
107
4
15
60
247
77
140
28
132
128
116

1
22
68
284
30
410

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5.4 - Parts list

Ref. Qty Description Ref. Qty Description

1 1 Stator assembly 100 1 Exciter armature (rotor)
4 1 Rotor assembly 107 1 Diode bridge support
15 1 Fan 116 1 Air tube casing
18 1 Balancing disc 117 1 Air ventilation casing
22 1 Shaft extension key 118 1 Secondary circuit turbine
28 4 Earth terminal 120 1 Terminal block support
30 1 Drive end (DE) bracket 128 - Phase busbar
36 1 Non drive end (NDE) bracket 132 1 Terminal box body
51 1 Air intake grille 140 2 Diodes access door
60 1 Drive end (DE) bearing 172 - Isolator
68 1 Inner bearing retainer 247 1 DE «O» ring
70 1 Non drive end (NDE) bearing 249 1 NDE «O» ring
77 2 Grease nipple 284 1 Circlips
78 1 Inner bearing retainer 343 1 Diode bridge assembly
79 1 Preloading (wavy) washer 347 1 Surge suppressor (+ PCB)
82 1 Non drive end (NDE) flange 349 1 O ring seal
90 1 Exciter field (stator) 410 1 Drive end (DE) flange

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5.5 - Air/water heat exchanger exploded view: LSA 49.1 IC8

53

77
82

140
79

36
18
120

90
172
114

349
70
78
100
343
347
107
4
15
60
77
115

132
128

1
22
68
284
30
410

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5.6 - Parts list

Ref. Qty Description Ref. Qty Description

1 1 Stator assembly 90 1 Exciter field (stator)
4 1 Rotor assembly 100 1 Exciter armature (rotor)
15 1 Fan 107 1 Diode bridge support
18 1 Balancing disc 114 1 Cooling system
22 1 Shaft extension key 115 1 Cooling system box
30 1 Drive end (DE) bracket 120 1 Terminal block support
36 1 Non drive end (NDE) bracket 128 3 Phase busbar
53 1 Sealing cap 132 1 Terminal box body
60 1 Drive end (DE) bearing 140 2 Diodes access door
68 1 Inner bearing retainer 172 - Isolator
70 1 Non drive end (NDE) bearing 284 1 Circlips
77 2 Grease nipple 343 1 Diode bridge assembly
78 1 Inner bearing retainer 347 1 Surge suppressor (+ PCB)
79 1 Preloading (wavy) washer 349 1 O ring seal
82 1 Non drive end (NDE) flange 410 1 Drive end (DE) flange

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Disposal and recycling instructions All materials listed above need special
We are committed to limiting the treatment to separate waste from
environmental impact of our activity. We reclaimable materials and should be
continuously monitor our production entrusted to specialist recycling companies.
processes, material sourcing and product
design to improve recyclability and minimise The oil and grease from the lubrication
our environmental footprint. system should be treated as hazardous
These instructions are for information waste and must be treated in accordance
purposes only. It is the user’s responsibility with local legislation.
to comply with local legislation regarding
product disposal and recycling. Our alternators have a specified lifetime of
20 years. After this period, the operation of
Recyclable materials the product should be stopped, regardless
Our alternators are mainly constructed from of its condition. Any further operation after
iron, steel and copper materials, which can this period will be under the sole responsi-
be reclaimed for recycling purposes. bility of the user.
These materials can be reclaimed through a
combination of manual dismantling,
mechanical separation and melting
processes. Our technical support depart-
ment can provide detailed directions on how
to dismantle products on request.

Waste & hazardous materials

The following components and materials
require special treatment and must be
separated from the alternator before the
recycling process:
- electronic materials found in the terminal
box, including the automatic voltage
regulator (198), current transformers (176),
interference suppression module and other
semi-conductors.
- diode bridge (343) and surge suppressor
(347), found on the alternator rotor.
- major plastic components, such as the
terminal box structure on some products.
These components are usually marked with
information concerning the type of plastic.

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 Service & Support

Our worldwide service network of over 80 facilities is at your service.

This local presence is our guarantee for fast and efficient repair, support and
maintenance services.
Trust your alternator maintenance and support to electric power generation experts.
Our field personnel are 100% qualified and fully trained to operate in all environments
and on all machine types.
We have a deep understanding of alternator operation, providing the best value
service to optimise your cost of ownership.
Where we can help:
Design
•Consulting & specification
•Maintenance
contracts

Life Extension
•Reconditioning Start-up
•System upgrade
•Commissioning
•Training

Optimisation
•Monitoring Operation
•System audit •Genuine spare parts
•Repair services

Contact us:
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